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I was at Elvington to watch it
A nice little display with some big turns and plenty of noise
Spontaneous applause from the crowd - all of who were very excited!
There was an open day for the University using the airfield for parking. One guy with his kids (one University age girl and a lad about 14 at a guess) were just getting their car to go home from that as I parked up at about 1245. I told them what they would see if they stayed 25 minutes.
They stayed and the lad's eyes were shining bright and as big as saucers when XH558 flew over! Good call to stay Dad!
A nice little display with some big turns and plenty of noise
Spontaneous applause from the crowd - all of who were very excited!
There was an open day for the University using the airfield for parking. One guy with his kids (one University age girl and a lad about 14 at a guess) were just getting their car to go home from that as I parked up at about 1245. I told them what they would see if they stayed 25 minutes.
They stayed and the lad's eyes were shining bright and as big as saucers when XH558 flew over! Good call to stay Dad!
Absolutely terrific. Watched from a hillside in Lyme Park (by the folly, for those who know it) from where we had a great view across several counties. At about three o'clock the traffic in and out of Manchester stopped. The Vulcan swooped low over Barton before flying South to the airport where it performed a steep climb out. It banked over Alderley and made two low passes over what remains of Woodford before disappearing in the direction of the Welsh hills.
Thank you XH558 and enjoy your retirement; you'll be sorely missed.
Thank you XH558 and enjoy your retirement; you'll be sorely missed.
A few from Doncaster this afternoon.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10205493...
A short video (ignore the twitchers at the start)..
https://www.facebook.com/Miniholic/videos/10205493...
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10205493...
A short video (ignore the twitchers at the start)..
https://www.facebook.com/Miniholic/videos/10205493...
Watched from Newark airmuseum.
Brilliant, the museum itself was packed as was the over fill car parking. Most of newarks aircraft are in good condition and the grounds are lovely too. A lot of the aircraft were open (for a very reasonable 50p) including their own Vulcan.
XH558 ran in almost directly over our heads. A couple of noisy passes including a tight, steep turning climb and a wing over and she was gone.
It's the only aircraft I know that gets applauded at the start and end of each appearance.
Wonderful.
Special thanks must go to the crew, yes, I imagine its pretty fun but it just also be tiring flinging that big old bird around.
Also thanks to the VTTS member who fielded my stupid questions.
Almost didn't bother as was engaged with family duties - so pleased we did now.
Brilliant, the museum itself was packed as was the over fill car parking. Most of newarks aircraft are in good condition and the grounds are lovely too. A lot of the aircraft were open (for a very reasonable 50p) including their own Vulcan.
XH558 ran in almost directly over our heads. A couple of noisy passes including a tight, steep turning climb and a wing over and she was gone.
It's the only aircraft I know that gets applauded at the start and end of each appearance.
Wonderful.
Special thanks must go to the crew, yes, I imagine its pretty fun but it just also be tiring flinging that big old bird around.
Also thanks to the VTTS member who fielded my stupid questions.
Almost didn't bother as was engaged with family duties - so pleased we did now.
Sloan85 said:
MagicYours followed by this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9L59Jxnkhs
Ignore the first 10 mins but is that nearly a roll at 11:40+
and here at 1 min
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tz9Qj1m2nng
Edited by saaby93 on Saturday 27th June 23:46
Went to Elvington to see her yesterday. She looked stunning climbing with the sun on her back.
Chaos getting out of there afterwards though!
I'm not sure if I will get to see her flying again, no local shows without Waddington this year. Makes me sad really. How do you get so attached to a machine that isn't even yours?!
Chaos getting out of there afterwards though!
I'm not sure if I will get to see her flying again, no local shows without Waddington this year. Makes me sad really. How do you get so attached to a machine that isn't even yours?!
marksx said:
Went to Elvington to see her yesterday. She looked stunning climbing with the sun on her back.
Chaos getting out of there afterwards though!
I'm not sure if I will get to see her flying again, no local shows without Waddington this year. Makes me sad really. How do you get so attached to a machine that isn't even yours?!
I tried to explain exactly that to someone a work at few weeks ago.Chaos getting out of there afterwards though!
I'm not sure if I will get to see her flying again, no local shows without Waddington this year. Makes me sad really. How do you get so attached to a machine that isn't even yours?!
He didn't understand why so many people have got so much affection for an aircraft & he also couldn't get his head around the fact that she is known, simply, as XH558.
Come to think of it - I don't really either!!!
It's just one of those things. Rather like Concorde I guess.
Either way my last sight of 558 in the air will be at RIAT in a couple of weeks. Working at the Tattoo so I will get to see her every day for three days!!
Can't wait.
Managed to capture some half decent HD footage from Newark yesterday
https://youtu.be/UXHqMEmxUC4
going up to RAF Waddington today, just hope the weather clears up.
https://youtu.be/UXHqMEmxUC4
going up to RAF Waddington today, just hope the weather clears up.
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